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2022 Map of De Soto

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of De Soto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Kansas River winds through the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a wide valley that defines the boundary between De Soto and Lenape. This modern survey documents a region of rapid suburban transition where the western edges of Shawnee, Lenexa, and Olathe meet the more open terrain of western Johnson County. The topography is defined by the branching drainages of Kill Creek and Cedar Creek, which have shaped the local road grid and settlement patterns for generations.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks such as the De Soto Cem and Murphy Cem, which provide anchors to the area's earlier rural identity. The intersection of major thoroughfares like W 95th St and the infrastructure of the Cedar Air Park illustrate the ongoing development of this corridor. The map effectively captures the contemporary balance between protected riparian zones and the expanding residential footprint of these Kansas communities.